Chris Spiker

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Worcester, MA
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Dollar General Accused Of Deceptive Pricing For Years In Major FTC Lawsuit Dollar General Accused Of Deceptive Pricing For Years In Major FTC Lawsuit Dollar General Accused Of Deceptive Pricing For Years In Major FTC Lawsuit
Dollar General Accused Of Deceptive Pricing For Years In Major FTC Lawsuit Federal regulators and 20 states are suing Dollar General after the discount retailer was accused of charging shoppers more than its advertised prices. Attorneys general from Connecticut, New Jersey, and 18 other states joined the Federal Trade Commission in suing Dollar General, the FTC announced in a news release on Monday, Oct. 26. The states claimed Dollar General has cost shoppers millions of dollars by repeatedly overcharging them for years. Investigators said thousands of Dollar General stores regularly charged customers more at checkout than the prices displayed on sh…

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Hartford, CT
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Microsoft Offers Buyouts To 60K Employees After Earlier Mass Layoffs Microsoft Offers Buyouts To 60K Employees After Earlier Mass Layoffs Microsoft Offers Buyouts To 60K Employees After Earlier Mass Layoffs
Microsoft Offers Buyouts To 60K Employees After Earlier Mass Layoffs Microsoft is offering buyouts to more than a quarter of its workforce as the tech giant looks to slash costs while spending heavily on AI. The company announced a new voluntary exit program for about 60,000 workers worldwide on Monday, Oct. 26. The offer is available to eligible employees in Canada, India, the United Kingdom, and the US. The buyouts affect about 27% of Microsoft's 223,000 global employees. Workers who accept the offer will receive financial support and career planning resources to help them leave the company. CNBC reported that eligible employees have until December t…

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Hartford, CT
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Dairy Queen Unveils New Holiday Blizzard Flavors, Special Deals Dairy Queen Unveils New Holiday Blizzard Flavors, Special Deals Dairy Queen Unveils New Holiday Blizzard Flavors, Special Deals
Dairy Queen Unveils New Holiday Blizzard Flavors, Special Deals Dairy Queen is adding two holiday-inspired Blizzard flavors to its menu, along with some limited-time deals. The chain unveiled its new Peanut Butter Blossom Blizzard Treat in a news release on Monday, Oct. 26. The dessert, which will be available starting Monday, Nov. 2, features Hershey's Mini Kisses, cookie pieces, and peanut butter topping blended with soft serve. DQ is also bringing back its Peppermint Bark Blizzard Treat, which combines milk and white chocolate layers, crushed peppermint candy cane pieces, and soft serve. Both flavors will be available at part…

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Hartford, CT
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Popular Bearista Cups Returning To Starbucks With New Designs: Here's When Popular Bearista Cups Returning To Starbucks With New Designs: Here's When Popular Bearista Cups Returning To Starbucks With New Designs: Here's When
Popular Bearista Cups Returning To Starbucks With New Designs: Here's When Starbucks is giving customers another chance to get its viral Bearista cups. The coffeehouse chain will launch its limited-edition Glass Bearista Cold Cup Surprise Box collection on Tuesday, Nov. 10, Starbucks announced on Monday, Oct. 26. The new collection will feature different bear-shaped glass cups with mystery designs at Starbucks locations nationwide. Starbucks hasn't revealed what the new Bearista characters will look like but said more details will be announced soon. The cups will be available in limited quantities while supplies last. The original Bearista Glass Cold Cup wil…

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Hartford, CT
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Popular Chipotle Menu Favorite Making Comeback After Selling Out Popular Chipotle Menu Favorite Making Comeback After Selling Out Popular Chipotle Menu Favorite Making Comeback After Selling Out
Popular Chipotle Menu Favorite Making Comeback After Selling Out Chipotle Mexican Grill is bringing back a popular meat option that has previously sold out faster than expected. The fast-casual chain announced the limited-time return of Smoked Brisket in a news release on Monday, Oct. 26. The brisket will return to menus nationwide on Thursday, Nov. 5. The Smoked Brisket is seasoned with smoked serrano and chipotle chili peppers before being smoked over mesquite wood for several hours. "Our Smoked Brisket is defined by the classic culinary techniques that go into every batch," said senior vice president of culinary Nevielle Panthaky. "A signat…

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Hartford, CT
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Score Free Denny's Meals During 2026 World Series: Here's How Score Free Denny's Meals During 2026 World Series: Here's How Score Free Denny's Meals During 2026 World Series: Here's How
Score Free Denny's Meals During 2026 World Series: Here's How You could get a free meal at Denny's if something extremely rare happens during the 2026 World Series. Denny's will offer free Triple Play Combo Meals to rewards members nationwide if either team completes a triple play during the World Series. The restaurant chain announced the new promotion in a news release on Wednesday, Oct. 21. A triple play happens when a team records three outs on a single defensive play. "America's Diner and America's pastime go back a long way together," CEO Chris Bode said. "The Triple Play Combo gives guests a full meal at a great price, and this …

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National Interest
World's Coral Reefs Could Collapse By 2075, Scientists Warn In Urgent Report World's Coral Reefs Could Collapse By 2075, Scientists Warn In Urgent Report World's Coral Reefs Could Collapse By 2075, Scientists Warn In Urgent Report
World's Coral Reefs Could Collapse By 2075, Scientists Warn In Urgent Report Nearly all of the world's coral reefs could collapse within the next 50 years as rising ocean temperatures threaten marine life and coastal communities, according to a major new scientific report. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) released its first worldwide coral reef assessment on Thursday, Oct. 22. The report found that 96% of shallow-water coral reef ecosystems face an extremely high risk of collapse by 2075. Some of the world's most famous coral reefs are in danger, including Australia's Great Barrier Reef, the Coral Triangle in Southeast Asia, and the Mesoamer…

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Hartford, CT
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Northeast Grocery Chain Rolls Out Thanksgiving Meal Deals With Special Menus Northeast Grocery Chain Rolls Out Thanksgiving Meal Deals With Special Menus Northeast Grocery Chain Rolls Out Thanksgiving Meal Deals With Special Menus
Northeast Grocery Chain Rolls Out Thanksgiving Meal Deals With Special Menus Price Rite Marketplace is promoting a special Thanksgiving dinner deal as American families keep battling higher grocery prices driven by inflation. The supermarket chain is offering two types of Thanksgiving meals that can feed 10 people for $39 or less. Price Rite announced the promo in a news release on Thursday, Oct. 22.  The shopping guides use regularly priced items available at Price Rite stores from Friday, Oct. 30, through Thanksgiving, which falls on Thursday, Nov. 26. "Thanksgiving is a time for family, tradition, and sharing a great meal, and we believe celebrating th…

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Yonkers, NY
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Soaring Energy Bills Force Americans To Cut Back On Groceries, Heat: New Survey Soaring Energy Bills Force Americans To Cut Back On Groceries, Heat: New Survey Soaring Energy Bills Force Americans To Cut Back On Groceries, Heat: New Survey
Soaring Energy Bills Force Americans To Cut Back On Groceries, Heat: New Survey More Americans are cutting back on groceries and heating their homes as they battle soaring energy prices. Consumer Reports released findings from a survey on Wednesday, Oct. 21, showing how rising electricity costs are forcing families to make difficult financial decisions. The report found that more than one-quarter (26%) of Americans have put their heat or cooling at "uncomfortable levels to save money" in the last two years. Nearly one in five (19%) said they have reduced their spending on groceries or switched to cheaper food options to pay their electric bills. Other ways fa…

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Quincy, MA
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Stop & Shop Offers Sweet Deal With Free Cake: How To Get Some Stop & Shop Offers Sweet Deal With Free Cake: How To Get Some Stop & Shop Offers Sweet Deal With Free Cake: How To Get Some
Stop & Shop Offers Sweet Deal With Free Cake: How To Get Some Stop & Shop has a sweet deal for its shoppers in late October. Customers can get a free slice of Stop & Shop Single Square Cake starting on Friday, Oct. 23. The promotion runs through Thursday, Oct. 29. To get the free cake, shoppers must visit a Savings Station kiosk inside any Stop & Shop location during the promotion window. You must check in with an existing GO Rewards account or sign up for a new one. Once checked in, a digital coupon for one free cake slice will be loaded to the customer's account. No purchase is necessary, but the offer is limited to one per ho…

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